Mindfulness for surgeons

Mindfulness is a popular and effective practice to reduce stress and optimise focussed attention in the moment.

The formal practice of mindfulness includes a regular, intentional commitment of time. These designated practices help us notice our experience in the current moment, without judgement. Practicing mindfulness formally helps us make changes and develop skills that we can then access in more informal ways.

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Resources in this collection

10 Resources

10 Minute Body Scan

A mindfulness-based body scan where you will progressively direct your attention throughout the body
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3 Minute Breathing Space

Step out of "doing" mode and into "being" with this essential three-step MBSR tool
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Mindful Movement and Walking - Integrating Into Everyday Life

Explore how to transform routine tasks into opportunities for presence
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5min Awareness of Breath Practice

Dedicate five minutes to settling the mind by following the sensations of each inhale and exhale
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Mindful Movement - Standing

Explore the sensations of the body in motion and stillness through deliberate, intentional standing stretches
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Mindful Waiting

Turn moments of impatience into opportunities for presence by practising mindfulness while you wait
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15 Minute Awareness of Breath, Body, and Body as a Whole

This comprehensive practice helps bridge the gap between focused attention and a broader, more open state of being.
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Mindful Movement - Walking

Transform a simple walk into a meditative experience by focusing on the sensations of your feet meeting the ground
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3 Minute Awareness of Breath Practice

Reconnect with the present moment by centring your attention on the natural rhythm of your breathing
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Mindful Grounding - Using a Second Anchor

Learn how to steady yourself during moments of intensity by finding an alternative physical anchor
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